What are the three primary colors used in hair color theory?

Red, yellow, and blue are the three primary colors. They cannot be created by mixing other colors together.

What color is produced when red and yellow primary colors are mixed together?

Mixing red and yellow produces orange, which is a secondary color.

What is the complementary color of orange on the color wheel?

Blue is the complementary color of orange. Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel and neutralize each other when combined.

Which color level system is used to measure the lightness or darkness of hair color, and what is its range?

The Level System (1–10) is used, where level 1 is the darkest (black) and level 10 is the lightest (lightest blonde).

What term describes the underlying pigment that is revealed when hair is lightened?

Contributing pigment (also called undertone or remaining pigment) is the natural melanin that is exposed when hair is lightened, ranging from red to yellow.

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